Reports Of Masonic Meetings.

one present was delighted with the admirable working of their W . M ., who rendered every portion of the ceremony most impressively . Bro . Raymond Henry Thrupp , D . P . G . M . Middx ., P . G . A . D . C , having arrived , he was duly announced , received upstanding , and had the customary salutes given to him . He was offered the gavel , but declined to preside , and paid a well-earned and high compliment to the VV . M ., whom he was assured well filled the

position . The event of the evening was a unanimous vote that a full and undress suit of provincial clothing be presented by the lodge to the VV . M ., Bro . Joseph J . Marsh , P . G . Std . Br ., proposed by the Secretary , Bro . Frederick Walters , P . P . G . D . Middx ., who placed the merits of the W . M . well before the brethren , incidentally mentioning the opinion that was held of him by quoting the words of one of the highest officials who held rank in this Province

of Middlesex , who described their W . M . as one of the most deserving among the Craft for honours in the province ; " and after telling the mempers how he had carefully watched all the working of their W . M ., he could bear his testimony that he never saw any brother more faithfully and conscientiously discharge his duties . He was ever to the fore in all cases of charity , devoting a vast amount of his time , and not closimr his purse in his indefatigable

endeavours to help those who were unable to help themselves . The motion was seconded by another old Mason and carried " nem . con . " The Worshipful Master returned thanks , and said his feelings were in a measure mixed—it was an agreeable surprise to him this unanimous vote for such handsome presents . He appreciated them much more in consequence of the hearty and cordial manner they had been voted to him .

His gratitude was heartfelt and most sincere . He tendered his best thanks to them all for so appropriate a gift . The votes were unanimous in electing Bro . James Clark Gosh ' n , A . W . S ., as Steward for the Boys' Festival in 1 SS 5 , and Bro . William Robert Vassila , J . W ., for the Benevolent Festival in 1 SS 5 . It is the custom of this lodge to send Stewards to all the Charities every year . In 1 SS 5 four Stewards will be sent , namelv , two to Benevolent , one

Girls ' , one Boys ' . These Stewardships being filled every year is due mainly to the great exertions of the Secretary , Bro . Frederick Walters , who is unceasing in his endeavours to induce brethren to accept that position in the lodge , and as he himself had served 13 Stewardships he could conscientiously recommend to others that which he had done himself . The lodge was then closed and adjourned , to meet on Saturday , May 16 th , 1 S 85 . The Secretary claimed the

privilege ( according to ancient custom ) of wishing one and ail most heartily and sincerely "A Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year . " Sympathy was universally felt and expressed for their genial and esteemed Treasurer , Bro . Edwin Gilbert , P . P . G . Stwd . Middlesex , who was unable to attend through ill-health . All hoped to see him at their next meeting . Mr . Harris was complimented for his admirable catering . After the cloth was removed the usual loyal toasts were given and responded to .

Instruction.

INSTRUCTION .

PROSPERITY LODGE "( No . 65 ) . —A meeting was held on Tuesday , the 23 rd inst ., at Bro . Maidwell ' s , Hercules Tavern , Leadenhall-street : Ansbecker , W . M . ; W . Walker , S . W . and Hon . Sec . ; Valentine , J . W . ; Ruse , S . D . ; H . Haynes , J . D . ; Haller , I . G . ; Moss , Preceptor ; Daniel , Schadler , Rich , Hawkins , Dyson , Haynes Harris , Healy , A . Mitchell , Klengenstein ,

, Schweitzer , and Sainte . After preliminaries , the ceremony of initiation was rehearsed , Bro . Sainte candidate . The W . M . vacated the chair in favour of Bro . Moss . Bro . Dyson having answered the questions leading to the Second Degree and being entrusted , was duly passed to the Degree of a F . C . The VV . M . having resumed the chair , it was unanimously proposed and seconded that Bro . Healy ,

134 S , and Bro . A . Mitchell , 65 , should be joining members of this lodge of instruction . Bro . Walker was elected W . M . for the ensuing week . It was proposed and unanimously seconded that a vote of thanks should be recorded on the minutes of this lodge of instruction to Bro . Ansbecker , W . M ., for the most excellent way in which be fulfilled the duties of VV . M . for the first time . Nothing

further offering for the good of Freemasonry lodge was closed . This being the sixth meeting of the Second Prosperity Charity Association , the Secretary announced there were sufficient funds in hand to take two ballots of ten guineas each , and which proved in favour of Bro . VV . Walker , J . W . G 5 , and Bro . Brown , P . M ., P . I ., and bee 65 . This makes 70 guineas which the Association has sent up to the Charities in six months .

FAITH LODGE ( No . 141 ) . -A meeting was held on the 23 rd inst ., at Oueen Anne ' s Restaurant , Queen Anne ' s Gate . PresentTBros . Dutton , W . M . ; Masefield , S . W . ; Lovegrove , J . W . ; Cottebrune , P . M . ; Bassington , Treas . ; Cross , Sec ; Masefield , S . D . ; Power , J . D . ; Mount , I . G . ; Dodd , G . F . Edwards , Dairy , and Harris . The lodge was opened in due form and the minutes of

the previous meeting read and confirmed . The ceremony of initiation was rehearsed , Bro . G . F . Edwards being the candidate . The lodge was opened on the square . Bro . Bassington offered himself as a candidate for the Third Degree , and was duly examined and entrusted . The lodge was opened in the centre and the ceremony of raising

rehearsed . The lodge was resumed to the First Degree . The S . W . was unanimously elected W . M . at the next meeting , and appointed his officers in rotation . All Masonic business being ended , the lodge was closed in perfect harmony . At the meeting 01 the Faith Masonic Charities' Association , held afterwards , the ballots were gained by Bros . Green and Bull .

WESTBOURNE LODGE ( No . 733 ) - —A meeting was held on Friday , the 19 th ir . it ., at Lord ' s Hotel . St . lohn ' s Wood , when there were present Bros . Strachan , W . M . ; Wickens , S . VV . ; Humfress , J . VV . VV . T . Allen , Sec . and I . G . ; Kershaw , P . M ., S . D . ; ArrowsmithJ . D . ; and Long , P . M ., Preceptor . The lodge was

, opened in due form , and the minutes of last meeting read and confirmed . Lodge opened in the Second Degree , and Bro . Kershaw having answered the usual questions leading to the Third Degree , was entrusted , after which the ceremony of raising was rehearsed , Bro . Kershaw being candi-

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date . Lodge was closed in the Third and afterwards in the Second Degree . The S . VV . was unanimously elected VV . M . for the ensuing week , and appointed his officers in rotation . All Masonic business being ended , the lodge was closed in perfect harmony .

HYDE PARK LODGE ( No . 1425 ) - —A meeting was held on the 22 nd inst ., at the Fountains Abbey Hotel , 111 , Praed-street , Paddington , VV ., when there were present Bros . M . E . Speigel , P . M . iSS , W . M . ; 1 . Laurence , S . W . ; VV . I . Mason , J . VV . ; G . Read , P . M . ' n , Treas . ; H . Dehane , P . M . 1543 , Sec ; F . Chandler , S . D . ; VV . H . Chalfont , P . M . 1425 , J . D . ; C . J . Morse , I . G . ; S . Stretch , jun ., Stwd . ; F . G . Baker , P . M . 753 ; W . A . Vincent ,

VV . M . 1139 ; W . Craig , P . M . 1425 ; G . G . Walker , VV . M . 1201 ; C . VV . Hunt , W . M . 1425 ; C . S . Mote , VV . Death , R . E . Cursons , C . R . Wickens , J . Stephens , and VV . H . Wadham . Visitor : Bro . C . B . Corston , P . M . S 65 . The lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes of the last lodge meeting were read and confirmed . The lodge was opened in the Second Degree , and Bro . Walker , W . M . 1201 , at the request of the VV . M ., assumed the

chair . Bro . Wickens was examined and entrusted ; the lodge was opened in the Third Degree , and the ceremony of raising was rehearsed . Bro . Vincent was duly installed into the chair of K . S . by Bro . Speigel , and Bro . Corston elected a joining member . Bro . Laurence was elected W . M . for next meeting , and votes of thanks were unanimously voted to Bros . Speigel and Walker for their services during the evening . The Girls' School votes of the lodge

were given to Bro . Read . The lodge was closed and adjourned until October Gth , on account of the house changing hands next Monday . WANDERER'S LODGE ( No . 1604 ) . —A meeting was held on Wednesday , the 17 th inst ., at the Adam and Eve Tavern , Palmer-street , Westminster , S . VV . Present : Bros . B . Gibson , W . M . ; Coughlan , S . W . ; Foulson , l . W . ; Minns , S . D . ; Beasley , I . D . ; Foscutt , I . G . ; Wray ,

P . M ., Preceptor ; Taylor , P . M . 144 ; Vincent , P . M . 1624 ; Brindley , W . M . 1604 ; Balchin , Smith , Bowen , and Fraser . The lodge was opened in due form and the minutes of the last meeting read and confirmed . The lodge was opened in the Second Degree . Bro . Balchin answered the questions leading to the Third Degree and was entrusted . The lodge was opened in the Third Degree , and the

ceremony of raising was rehearsed , Bro . Balchin , candidate . The lodge was closed down to the First Degree . Bro . Coughlan , S . W ,, was elected as W . M . for the ensuing fortnight , and appointed his officers in rotation . Nothing further offering for the good of Masonry the lodge was closed in due form and perfect harmony . The ceremony of installation will be worked on the last Wednesday in this month by Bro . Cox , W . M . 144 .

UBIQUE LODGE ( No . 17 S 9 ) . —A meeting was held on Friday , the 19 th inst ., at the Guardsman Coffee Tavern , Buckingham Palace-road . Present : Bros . Gibson , S . VV . 1604 , VV . M . ; C . White , P . M . 299 , S . W . ; Wade , P . M . 1 C 04 , J . W . ; Capt . Butterworth , P . M . 1604 , Preceptor ; P . Coughlan , Sec ; Gilbert , S . D . ; Foscutt , J . D . ; McCulIagh , I . G . ; and Fraser . The lodge was opened in dne form , and the minutes of

the last meeting were read and confirmed . The lodge was opened in the Second Degree . Bro . Fraser answered the questions leading to the Third Degree and retired . The lodge was opened in the Third Degree , and the ceremony of raising was very ably rehearsed by the W . M ., Bro . Coughlan being candidate . The lodge was closed in the Third and Second Degrees . The W . M ., having risen for the second time , it was proposed , seconded , and carried

nem . con . that Bro . White be appointed W . M . on that day fortnight . Bro . White returned thanks . The W . M ., having risen for the third time , it was proposed , seconded , and unanimously carried , that circulars be sent to members informing them of the change of meeting place , and that Bro . R . M . Boulton , Preceptor , would take the chair on the first night of meeting . All Masonic business being ended the lodge was closed in perfect harmony .

Ancient And Accepted Rite.

Ancient and Accepted Rite .

RYDE . —Vectis Rose Croix Chapter . —On Saturday , the 20 th inst ., the Supreme Council , 33 , paid an official visit to Ryde , in the Isle of Wight , for the purpose of re-opening the above chapter , which had been for some time in abeyance . The prospects of the chapter appear to be very promising , three having been perfected and five joining members admitted at the first meeting . The candidates perfected were : Bros . Rev . James Nelson

Palmer , P . M . 10 and 69 S , P . P . G . S . W . Hants and Isle of Wight ; Charles Carter , S . D . 175 ; Alfred Dashwood , Sec 6 9 S ; as serving brother , Bro . Miah Willis , Tyler 175 and 69 S ; and the joining members admitted were : General the Hon . Somerset J . G . Calthrope , 67 ; Rev . Richard Ussher , 40 ; Latimer Henry Saunders , 42 ; Richard Dampier-Child , 41 ; and A . H . Paley , 30 . A banquet afterwards took place .

Obituary.

Obituary .

THE LATE BBO . SIGISMUND ROSENTHAL . The Craft has just sustained another loss through the death , on Tuesday last ., the 23 rd inst ., of Bro . Rosenthal , who for somewhere about a quarter of a century had been connected with Freemasonry , and for a great portion of that time had taken an active part in many of its concerns . Bro . Rosenthal was initiated in the Salisbury Lodge , No . 435 , on 24 th January , 1 S 59 , and filled the chair of W . M .

in 1 S 65 , remaining a member till his death . He was also a member of the Moira Lodge , No . 92 , from 1 S 63 to 1 SG 9 , and other lodges , as well as of the Grove Royal Arch Chapter , No . 410 , Ewell , Surrey . He was advanced to the Mark in the Oid Kent Lod ge on 13 th February , 1 S 67 , and was installed W . M . in May , 1 S 72 . He was also a Grand Steward of the Grand Mark Lodge in 1 SG 9 , and Grand

Director of Ceremonies the year following . He was likewise a Royal and Select Master , a member of the Allied Degrees , a K . T ., and Red Cross , and a member of the 30 England and 33 France of the A . and A . Scotch Rite . As a contributor to our Institutions Bro . Rosenthal had done his duty well , being a Vice-Patron of the Boys ' School , a Vice-President of the Girls' School , and a Life Governor of the Benevolent , and having served some

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fourteen Stewardships—six for the Boys , five for the Girls , and three for the Benevolent . In the first named of the three Charities he appears to have taken a great interest , and had served on its House Committee during the years from 1 S 72 to 1 SS 1 , both inclusive . Our deceased brother was by profession an artist , and has left behind several

memorials of his skill with the brush , the portrait of the late Bro . B . B . Cabball , for many years Treasurer of the Roys' School , which adorns the walls of its dining hall at Wood Green , being one of his most successful efforts . We beg to offer to his famil y the respectful expression of our sympathy with them in the grievous loss they have just sustained .

Summer Outing Of The Corinthian Lodge, No. 1382.

SUMMER OUTING OF THE CORINTHIAN LODGE , No . 1382 .

The first summer outing of the above good old lodsre was celebrated on Wednesday , the 3 rd inst ., and passed off very successfully . It had been organised to take place on July 31 st last ; but , owin ^ to the bereavement sustained by the lodge by the loss of its VV . M ., the late Bro . Stapleton , the postponement was unavoidable . The party on the

morninoin question assembled at Bro . W . Clark ' s hostelry , George Hotel , Millwall , and proceeded in two splendidly-horsed brakes to the Crown Gardens , Broxbourne . Unfortunatel y for the party , the day was stormy and wet , and so considerably marred the enjoyment of the beautiful drive . The brethren , however , rose to the occasion , and we have seldom observed such good spirits maintained under such very trying circumstances . The ladies , too , aided the brethren in

their attempts to be cheerful under difficulties , and with complete success . Upon arriving at Bro . Beningfield ' s charming and hospitable Crown Gardens , all was in readiness , and a well-served and elegant banquet afforded a comforting solatium to the mischances of the morning . Bro . G . B . Smith , I . P . M ., presided , ar . d -.. i = supported by Bros . J . Delves , P . M ., as S . VV . ; VV . M ::: ^ ; on , P . M ., J . VV . ; G . T . Limnas , I . P . M . ; andnumer ^ JS brethren and

visitors . After the banquet Bro . SMITH in the briefest possible manner gave the usual loyal and Masonic toast , that of "H . R . H . the Princess of Wales" being also given in honour of the occasion , it being a ladies' day . Bros . CARNABYand LIMN duly responded for "The Past Masters . "

__ Bro . S . G . BONNER , Hon . Sec , responded for "The Stewards , " and Bro . VV . MILI . INGTON , P . M ., paid the penalty of being a bachelor by responding for "The Ladies . " The weather having now cleared and the sun having condescended to smile upon the occasion , the ladies and brethren dispersed in parties to enjoy the rural pleasures afforded by the vicinity , and which consisted of boating , archery , the beautiful gardens and grounds and shady

walks . Upon their return from these pleasurable relaxations a capital dance was organised , and some singing heartily enjoyed , until the stern necessities of the long homeward journey forced the company to prepare to depart . Thanks are specially due to Miss Limn for so kindly and ably ' presiding at the pianoforte during the singing and dancing , and to Bro . S . G . Bonner , Hon . Sec . to the Board of Stewards , for his unremitting exertions to bring about a

successful issue . Among those present were the following : Bros . G . B . Smith , P . M ., and Mrs . Smith , Bro . J . Carnaby , P . M ., and Mrs . Neale , Bro . G . T . Limn , P . M ., and Miss Lymn , Bro . Delves , P . M ., and the Misses Delves , Bro . C . Searell , P . M ., and Mrs . Searell , Bros . W . Arlington , P . M . ; Doring , S . VV . ; Hill , J . D . ; W . Clark ( host ) and the Misses Clark ; Bro . S . G . Bonner , Hon . Sec , and Mrs . Bonner

, Bro . Shearman and Mrs . Shearman , Bro . Saunders , Miss Thomas , Bro . Parrett and Mrs . Parrett , Bro . Keable , 174 , and Mrs . Keable , Bro . Thomas , S 9 S , and Mrs . Thomas , Bro . Dixon , W . S . 1259 ; Bro . Brown and Miss Brown , and Bro . G . H . Stevens , S . W . 1 G 23 ( Freemason ) . Also as guests Mr . and Mrs . Rogers , Mr . and Mrs . Hart , Mr . and Mrs . Berry , Mr . Marners ,

Mr . Collins , Mr . Tuke , Mr . Turton , Mr . Pitt , and others . The journey home was of the most enjoyable description , a splendid moonlight night making amends for the earl y morning , and all reached home safely after spending what was universally agreed to be a happy day . Indeed , by mutual consent it was looked upon as a precursor of many similar excursions when the ladies would share the pleasures of the brethren of the Corinthian Lodge .

Laying Of A Foundation Stone At Castleford, Yorkshire.

LAYING OF A FOUNDATION STONE AT CASTLEFORD , YORKSHIRE .

Those who , in the good company of his Holiness the Pope of Rome , accuse Freemasonry of irreligion , immorality , and impiety , ought to have been present at the gathering of the Craft at Castleford on Wednesday week , and witnessed the assemblage of brethren who had come

together to lend their aid tor the purposes of religious and moral education . Castleford is an important industrial centre , albeit it is terribly smoky and dismal in aspect , whilst the presence of a large chemical works poisons the air of the town , and causes the once pellucid river to roll down a turbid inky-black flood , and to evolve a stench enough to turn the stomach of a locomotive engine . In the

midst of this reeking abomination of filth is to be found a large working population of glassblowers and pottery workers , all living from hand to mouth , and with no means for more than the provision of bread and tea for the swarms of grimy youngsters who carry on their noisy play in the gutters and over the vacant allotments that form the principal features of this most unlovely neighbourhood . The

suburb of Whitwood Mere , as it is called , indicating the former existence of a sheet of inland water or swamp , con- - tains a large population of these workers and toilers , and for the spiritual and educational welfare of these poor souls the clergy of Castleford have for years been labouring , and with success . But they found one great drawback No

church exists at Whitwood Mere itself , and the distance from the parish church shuts out the people from the administration of the ordinances . The rector , the Rev . J . J . Needham , M . A ., who is the Worshipful Master of the St . Oswald Lodge , No . 910 , has been long working for a mission church , and at last achieved a monetary success of £ 500 , leaving £ 200 to be raised for the completion of the purpose in view .